Premier Doug Ford is defending Ontario’s new COVID-19 vaccination certificate system that took effect Wednesday, saying it will help keep transmission the virus under control and be scrapped as soon as conditions allow.
The accused in a series of alleged vandalism incidents at a Waterdown cemetery had his matter adjourned to Nov. 2 as his lawyer continues to investigate a possible mental health diversion in virtual court on Sept. 21.
In a news conference at Queen’s Park, Ontario Premier Doug Ford provides an update on COVID-19 vaccination certificates and vaccine distribution in the province.
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Wednesday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
The latest coronavirus news from Canada and around the world Wednesday. This file will be updated throughout the day. Web links to longer stories if available.
Alberta’s mishandling of COVID-19 may be impacting the mental health of people in the province directly, as new data shows Albertans are reporting higher anxiety than any other province, surpassing Ontario for the first time since the pandemic began.
COVID-19 vaccine certificates are now in effect. Leading up to the Sept. 22 implementation of the certificate, the Review connected with businessowners and local residents for their take on the vaccine certificate initiative.
Ontario’s chief medical officer is warning that health-care and nursing home workers who have not had COVID-19 shots could face mandatory jabs as the province aims to boost the vaccination rate “well into the 90s.”
In Ontario, the pandemic has had a punishing, stupid, enraging rhythm. The COVID-19 bathtub starts to fill up; the government doesn’t understand what’s happening, then doesn’t worry about it, and as the bathtub nearly overflows there is a lurch for the spigot. Sometimes, it takes more than one try.
In Ontario, the pandemic has had a punishing, stupid, enraging rhythm. The COVID-19 bathtub starts to fill up; the government doesn’t understand what’s happening, then doesn’t worry about it, and as the bathtub nearly overflows there is a lurch for the spigot. Sometimes, it takes more than one try.
The city of Toronto is returning to a full slate of autumn and winter break recreation programs after reduced offerings since the start of the pandemic.
Ontario's top health official reports there have been 1,046 confirmed cases of COVID-19 among staff and students in the province's schools this month, but that the figure shouldn't be cause for alarm.
Waterdown’s Katherine Pereira is pleased the issue of housing affordability was central to the campaign — and is hopeful it will continue to be a focus after the votes are counted.
Chad Collins says increasing vaccination rates to end the COVID-19 pandemic will be his immediate goal as he heads to Ottawa as Hamilton East—Stoney Creek’s new Liberal MP.
Durham Riding voters have sent Conservative leader Erin O’Toole back to Parliament Hill, but Canadians didn’t share that enthusiasm for his party as the incumbent MP’s bid to become prime minister fell short.